Manager, Accounting

Forward•Coppell, TX

41d

About The Position

The Manager, Accounting will manage a set of accounting activities to ensure compliance with accepted accounting principles, corporate policies, and external audits. This person will manage the accounts' payable function, payroll function, monthly closing of accounts and preparation of reports in support of the financial statements. The Manager, Accounting will complete analysis and reconciliation of accounts and in development and implementation of accounting policies, procedures, and controls.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting (master's degree in accounting or MBA is preferred)
CPA certification is required
Experience in transportation services, distribution, or manufacturing is preferred
Big 4 Public Accounting experience preferred
Knowledge of GAAP and other accounting concepts and experience in their application
Highly organized, strong attention to detail
Strong work ethic, high integrity
Excellent communication skills
Experience in writing technical accounting memos
Knowledge of reporting tools & other MIS tools
Experience with Microsoft Office, especially Excel
The ideal candidate will possess a “can do” attitude with a “will do” work ethic
Interpersonal skills necessary to build effective working relationships with employees at all levels of the organization
Strong organization, prioritization, project management and consulting skill set
General computer skills - Microsoft Office, Outlook, AS400
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

Nice To Haves

Experience in transportation services, distribution, or manufacturing is preferred
Big 4 Public Accounting experience preferred
master's degree in accounting or MBA is preferred

Responsibilities

Manage the monthly financial close process, including ensuring all costs incurred are properly recorded, reviewing journal entries, account balance reconciliations and report preparation
Participate in the ongoing development/establishment of accounting policies and procedures and operational strategies including the review and implementation of process and system changes
Continued focus on improving system efficiencies and business practices
Participate in strategic financial projects including upgrades/phase-two implementation of ERP software
Ensure compliance with internal control policies
Collaborate with external auditors to ensure successful audit results and compliance
Interacts at all levels and with budget owners or other stakeholders to produce timely, efficient, and accurate month-end close and all internal management and financial reporting through annual report
Responsible for hierarchy and scalability in chart of accounts and accuracy in the general ledger and financial statements and has ultimate authority over classification and booking of all transactions
Analyze the effect of statutory accounting practices and studies regulations and guidance to ensure correct application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
Make recommendations for changes as needed and ensure that company policies and procedures are followed and establish the proper techniques to discover and prevent fraud
Prepare detailed journal entries and account analyses
Assist with compilation of information for preparation of tax returns
Work with Audit, Tax and Treasury Manager to ensure overall coordination of all financial accounting activities through annual report
Other duties as assigned